Slate Rotational Program – Engineer

Slate Auto • Troy, MI

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About The Position

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them. | WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR SLATE is looking for a motivated, energetic, and organized engineer to join our growing team as part of the Slate Rotational Program – Engineering (SRP-E). This program is designed to attract, hire, and cultivate the next generation of automotive innovators for Slate Automotive, a battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer. Inspired by industry-leading manufacturers, the program combines rigorous engineering job experiences, mentorship, and skill development to prepare early-career engineers for impactful careers in the rapidly evolving world of electric mobility. Participants are hired into an engineering role and perform professional engineering duties throughout the rotational program. The engineer will rotate every 3–6 months in a variety of engineering-focused roles that challenge their leadership and technical aptitudes over an 18–24-month period. A Sr. Engineering Leader will be assigned as a mentor to support the engineer throughout the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent education demonstrating advanced engineering knowledge.
• Undeniable passion in automotive engineering and emerging vehicle technologies.
• Demonstrated initiative in advancing technical and leadership capabilities within engineering environments.
• Proven communication skills and experience contributing to technical projects or cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of prior engineering internship or co-op experience within automotive or related technical environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering analysis, design evaluation, and technical problem-solving requiring advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Applies engineering judgment to evaluate technical challenges, recommend solutions, and support design or process improvements.
• Hands-on engineering project assignments involving design validation, data analysis, testing strategy, and technical troubleshooting. (e.g., high voltage design, testing protocols, software debugging, data analysis, body design, chassis design)
• Responsible for completing engineering assignments that meet time, budget, and performance expectations.
• Complete and present technical reports at the end of each rotation to senior Slate leadership, highlighting engineering outcomes and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Utilize advanced simulation tools, lab equipment, and real-world vehicle prototypes to support engineering analysis and validation.
• Engage in structured engineering-focused rotational assignments across commercial, manufacturing engineering, quality, supply chain, and program management to broaden engineering expertise.
• Capstone innovation project culminating in a technical presentation to senior leadership.
• Be an integral part of an energetic engineering team challenging the status quo of vehicle design.
• Upon graduating from the program, the engineer will return to an engineering role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level